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![Can You Legally Bury Someone in Louisiana On Your Own Property?](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/05/attachment-rhodi-lopez-Cxpqnzd3Psg-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Can You Legally Bury Someone in Louisiana On Your Own Property?
Losing a loved one is the absolute hardest thing in life and deciding where to lay them to rest is a huge decision by families.
![Keon Coleman Takes Orders at Mama's Fried Chicken in Opelousas](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-05-08T184642.162.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Keon Coleman Takes Orders at Mama's Fried Chicken in Opelousas
Keon Coleman has been a content highlight reel since he was drafted by the Buffalo Bills, but he still found time to work a shift at Mama's Fried Chicken in his hometown of Opelousas, LA.
![Louisiana Reacts to Viral Dr. Pepper-Pickle Drink Mix at Sonic](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-05-08T173635.176.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Reacts to Viral Dr. Pepper-Pickle Drink Mix at Sonic
Louisiana foodies are down to try anything at least once, and the reviews are pouring in on the viral Sonic Dr. Pepper with pickles at Sonic.
![Pirates Calling Up LSU Star Paul Skenes for Major League Debut](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/05/attachment-GettyImages-2048838433.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pirates Calling Up LSU Star Paul Skenes for Major League Debut
The Paul Skenes era is ready to begin in Pittsburgh.
![Out-Of-Towner's Guide on How to Speak Cajun English](http://townsquare.media/site/38/files/2017/09/GettyImages-838590896.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Out-Of-Towner's Guide on How to Speak Cajun English
Do you have family and friends who moved here having trouble adjusting to the Cajun English that we speak?
![Top 10 Best Air Conditioners And The Best Time To Buy One](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2021/07/attachment-Air-Conditioner.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 Best Air Conditioners And The Best Time To Buy One
Not all AC units are created equal. Here's why.
![2024 Delcambre Shrimp Festival Music Lineup Revealed](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/05/attachment-IMG_8748.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2024 Delcambre Shrimp Festival Music Lineup Revealed
The 72nd annual Delcambre Shrimp Festival will take place August 14-18, 2024, on the banks of the Declambre Canal.
![Louisiana's Most Googled Injuries and Number 4 is Pretty Gruesome](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2015/03/Acadian-Ambulance-Ken-Romero2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana's Most Googled Injuries and Number 4 is Pretty Gruesome
Hopefully, number 4 on the list has never happened to you.
![Lafayette Woman Robbed at Gunpoint at FB Marketplace Purchase](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/05/attachment-max-kleinen-ugdKmhDg1m8-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Woman Robbed at Gunpoint at FB Marketplace Purchase
News 15 reported that the woman was interested in purchasing a vehicle for sale on Facebook from 25-year-old Issacc Robinson Jr. Lafayette Police say she met up with him on April 25th around 3 pm to purchase the vehicle.
![What Does It Mean When You See a Green Porch Light in Louisiana?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/01/attachment-Green-Light-Louisiana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Does It Mean When You See a Green Porch Light in Louisiana?
Have you ever been driving around in the evening and seen different-colored lights on people's porches in Louisiana?
![New Postseason Projections Show Louisiana Cajuns In, LSU Out](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2024/05/attachment-ul-baseball-2024.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Postseason Projections Show Louisiana Cajuns In, LSU Out
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns of Lafayette are favored to be heading to at least one regional round after the Sun Belt Conference tournament.
![New Brick Oven Pizza Restaurant & Brewery Opening in Downtown Lafayette on Thursday, May 9](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/05/attachment-404043243_176362575554430_9012265115027816119_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Brick Oven Pizza Restaurant & Brewery Opening in Downtown Lafayette on Thursday, May 9
A new restaurant called Jim Deggy's Brick Oven Pizza & Brewery will be opening soon in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana.
![Bridge Closing for Emergency Repairs in Iberia Parish](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-bridge-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bridge Closing for Emergency Repairs in Iberia Parish
A quarter of Louisiana's bridges are in need of attention, and DOTD is closing one in Iberia Parish for emergency repairs.
![Man Says He's Found a 12,000 Year Old City Off Coast of Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/03/attachment-George-Gel%2525C3%2525A9-Underwater-Pyramid.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man Says He's Found a 12,000 Year Old City Off Coast of Louisiana
Could there really be a 12,000-year-old ancient city off of the coast of St. Bernard Parish in South Louisiana? One amateur archeologist sure thinks so, and he calls it "Crescentis".
![Apple Settlement Means Louisiana iPhone Users Could Get $349](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/02/iPhone.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Apple Settlement Means Louisiana iPhone Users Could Get $349
Louisiana iPhone owners if you had an audio issue with your device you could have as much as $349 coming to you as part of a class action settlement with Apple.
![Louisiana Beer Earns Silver Medal at 'Olympics of Beer'](http://townsquare.media/site/341/files/2021/08/attachment-0-8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Beer Earns Silver Medal at 'Olympics of Beer'
Only one Louisiana beer earned a medal at the prestigious World Beer Cup. Is it one of your favorites?
![Louisiana People Debate Rolling Down Windows or Using AC](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2023/04/attachment-Woman-with-Window-Down-Photo-courtesy-of-Matthew-Henry-uSdtHAt7E1Q-via-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana People Debate Rolling Down Windows or Using AC
The cost of everything is almost painful, and gas is no exception, so can we save more money with the car windows down?
![Entire State of Louisiana at Risk for Tornadoes, Severe Storms](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2023/06/attachment-Katie-Marie-Lind.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Entire State of Louisiana at Risk for Tornadoes, Severe Storms
A severe weather threat will move into northern Louisiana today and spread statewide by Thursday and Friday. Here's what to expect over the next 48 hours.
![Louisiana Named Worst State in America](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/05/attachment-RS48439_GettyImages-945717914-1-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Named Worst State in America
The folks at U.S. News & World Report have released their annual rankings of the "best states" and Louisiana is ranked dead last.
![The History Of Coffee In Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/02/GettyImages-511709928.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The History Of Coffee In Louisiana
The Port of New Orleans was the second biggest coffee importer in the U.S., until the Union blockaded port. Find out what happened next!